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Founder: lindahoyland - Stories: 133 - Followers: 71 - Staff: 5 - id: 4015
Lord of the Rings stories which are extra special.

Some are little known gems which deserve more readers, others rightly acknowledged as the best.

For the mature and discerning fanfic reader

Does not contain any Mary Sue or Slash

Children of the blue sky by SarahBelle reviews
In the years before the War of the Ring, the way of life around the Sea of Rhûn is constantly threatened by the One of the South. Five women, marked by the scars of war, do their best to protect their beliefs and hand down their stories to their daughter.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 54,676 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 5/11/2009 - Published: 9/19/2007
Seeing Stars by Raksha The Demon reviews
Faramir celebrates the birth of his heir with new friends, old memories, ancient history, and a bit too much to drink. thanks to betas LadyBranwyn and Lindahoyland, and to Tanaqui as Dunedain Inebriation Consultant . First Place, MEFA 2008.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,407 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/4/2008 - Faramir, Aragorn - Complete
Weeping Iron Tears by ErinRua reviews
Aragorn remembers his kinsman Halbarad, who fell in battle upon the Pelannor Field. For Memorial Day challenge at HA. Semi-companion to "Among the Fields of Green."
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 549 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 7 - Published: 5/25/2003 - Aragorn
Gently Held by spacellamaprincess reviews
Question: Why do you love him? And Arwen answers.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 315 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Published: 3/25/2008 - Arwen U., Aragorn - Complete
Cold Haven by spacellamaprincess reviews
Gilraen prepares to leave Rivendell.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,039 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 3 - Published: 8/15/2008 - Complete
Shattered by Deandra reviews
Eomer thought that his life would be less complicated after the War, but loving a woman he could never have made that unlikely. Then unexpected circumstances altered everything. Complete in 5 chapters.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 21,156 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 7/23/2008 - Published: 7/19/2008 - Eomer, Lothíriel - Complete
Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner reviews
A second collection for my shorter stories. Now full.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 101 - Words: 147,147 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 9/12/2010 - Published: 11/19/2006 - Aragorn
—and it was done by Neoinean reviews
Detailing a simple rescue mission that, for once, goes off without a hitch.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,302 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 211 - Follows: 19 - Published: 6/4/2008 - Aragorn, Legolas - Complete
Out of Memory and Time by shireling reviews
Following the first winter of the new King’s reign, events unfold that will have devastating consequences for Gondor and for the King’s closest companions.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 59,379 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 3/29/2008 - Published: 1/6/2008 - Faramir, Aragorn - Complete
Black Eyes by Lialathuveril reviews
King Éomer of Rohan and Princess Lothiriel of Dol Amroth – surely the perfect political alliance, but what if the lady is not willing and decides to use unconventional means to get out of this arrangement? My second scenario.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 32,626 - Reviews: 325 - Favs: 377 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 7/21/2006 - Published: 5/23/2006 - Lothíriel, Eomer - Complete
On the Wings of the Storm by Lialathuveril reviews
The year before the Ring War, Princess Lothiriel of Dol Amroth is sent to Rohan by her father to seek shelter from the storm brewing in Mordor. There she meets Éomer, Third Marshal of the Riddermark. Unfortunately they do not hit it off...at first
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 31 - Words: 128,428 - Reviews: 1290 - Favs: 1,093 - Follows: 320 - Updated: 2/16/2009 - Published: 3/11/2008 - Lothíriel, Eomer - Complete
Keeping Watch by MistyC reviews
Aragorn and Elladan keep watch over their injured companions. This was written for the 'Naked Yule' challenge.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,236 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/21/2007 - Legolas, Aragorn - Complete
Not an Ordinary Day by nautika reviews
Two members of the Fellowship have a day they will always remember…no matter how badly they’d like to forget! This story tied for second place in the Teitho Challenge Hobbits.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,006 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/22/2007 - Peregrin T., Legolas - Complete
Gondor's Sons by Raksha The Demon reviews
As Gondor enjoys the blessings of the early Fourth Age, one child is born and another is envisioned: two ficlets of 700 and 400 words respectively as counted by MS Works.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,135 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 3 - Published: 7/12/2007 - Faramir, Aragorn - Complete
Rage by Deandra reviews
Lothiriel of Dol Amroth was receptive to the idea of marriage to the King of Rohan, but when they finally meet his behavior makes her reconsider the possibility. Complete in 3 chapters.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,845 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 5/24/2007 - Published: 5/22/2007 - Lothíriel, Eomer - Complete
The Taming of the Badger by Pentangle-linnon reviews
Aragorn. Elladan. Elrohir. O.C's. Everyone loves Aragorn...Don't they?
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Mystery - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,110 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/12/2006 - Aragorn, Elrohir - Complete
The Eagle's Gift by Raksha The Demon reviews
As Denethor awaits entry to his bride's bed, a present is delivered by an unlikely, and unwelcome, visitor.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,000 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 3 - Published: 7/5/2007 - Denethor, Aragorn - Complete
Journey's End by Altariel reviews
Inns, beer, folk songs, and Rangers.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,752 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/18/2007 - Faramir, Aragorn - Complete
The Price by Losseniaiel reviews
Imrahil, as he bears his kinsman back to the city.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 610 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/23/2004 - Faramir
Lesser Ring by Larner reviews
A tale of two visits made to Harad by Aragorn, the second including several of the court. Now complete.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 52 - Words: 216,604 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 10/7/2005 - Published: 7/26/2005 - Aragorn - Complete
The Falcon and the Star by Raksha The Demon reviews
It is March 15, 3019. After the longest week in his life, Aragorn is called by Gandalf on an errand of mercy. One weary warrior meets another in the Houses of Healing and other places and their lives will never be the same. First Place, MEFA 2006
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,784 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 10 - Published: 11/7/2006 - Aragorn, Faramir - Complete
The Burning of the Year by Raksha The Demon reviews
Faramir and Denethor celebrate the year's end and beginning for what will be the last time. How much do they know, or guess of what may come? First Place, MEFA 2007, Times: Late Third Age: Gondor.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,169 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 1 - Published: 4/8/2007 - Faramir, Denethor - Complete
Concerning Rangers by Imaginigma reviews
The battle of the Hornburg had a lasting affect on those who survived. A little snippet of what could have happened after the battle.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,114 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 12/9/2006 - Published: 6/13/2006 - Aragorn
Love, Bright and Dark by skaia7 reviews
COMPLETED! FINALLY, YAY! Companion to Fair, Strong and Cold by Elethill. Faramir returns to Emyn Arnen after a month long separation, but he is grievously ill. Will Eowyn lose him just when she realizes how much she truly loves him?
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 33,889 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 4/1/2007 - Published: 9/17/2006 - Faramir, Eowyn - Complete
Fair, Strong and Cold by adrinkcalled reviews
How the Lady Eowyn and the Lord Faramir came to love one another. Not in the Houses of Healing, but later on, in their wedded days...Epilogue added. COMPLETE
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 53,863 - Reviews: 146 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 6/1/2006 - Published: 1/16/2006 - Eowyn, Faramir - Complete
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